Pentax X90 vs Sony T90

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax X90 and Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X90 was introduced 17 months later than the T90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X90 matches up vs the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Pentax X90 and Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the X90 and the T90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and T90 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and T90.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher X90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.